Formed by Jay Park, LNGSHOT has been gaining attention in the K-pop community, particularly for their track MOONWALKIN’, which has been making waves on streaming platforms an impressive feat for a rookie group. However, the group’s rising popularity was quickly overshadowed by controversy.
In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, Woojin cited Tory Lanez as his “role model.” The comment sparked immediate outrage across social media due to the rapper’s criminal history.
Tory Lanez (real name Daystar Peterson) is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence in California for shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in 2020. He was convicted in December 2022 on multiple charges, including assault with a semi-automatic firearm, and sentenced in August 2023. His latest appeal was denied in November 2025, cementing his incarceration.
Netizens, particularly international fans, have condemned Woojin’s remark. The criticism quickly spread to Korean online communities, where users did not hold back in expressing their anger. Comments included:
- “A man who went to jail for shooting a woman is your role model? Why are you even an idol?”
- “Does he admire misogynistic violence?”
- “If he were a HYBE artist, there would’ve been mass outrage already.”
- “Calling someone rotting in prison for shooting a woman your role model is just unacceptable.”
As the controversy continues to escalate, fans and critics alike are waiting to see whether Woojin or his agency will issue an apology or clarify the statement. For now, the incident has left a damaging impression and is likely to increase scrutiny surrounding Woojin and LNGSHOT’s image moving forward.
Sources: TP, X
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